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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25
REPLY OF HON. z. G. SIMMONS
TO THE SUPERVISORS.

Mr.. EDIToR:-Again / ask your
kind indulgence while / review the re-
port of our County Board Committee,
published in your issue OF February
18th. 1t is true that no member of
the committee has the maniiness to
sign this report. but from the fact that
it was delivered for publication by the
Chairman of the Board, and by him
stated to be committees report, /
take it to be authentic. There is much
in this report that is foreign to the
question in dispute, but will briefly
notice the main points raised.
First, about the County buildings.
Something like two years ago, under a
strong desire to be of service to our
taxpayers, 1 made a proposition to
build the County buildings. | built
them to the best of my ability. No
member of the Board ever uttered one
word to one, but what the work had
been we'll and faithfully done. / had
no idea but that the whole matter was
a success until the recent action of the
Board, and the report of this commit
tee. will simply say that acted in
good faith in the whole matter, and /
now state that will make my propo-
sition good Gf it is not already good) if
/ have to rebuild the entire structures
from foundation to top. As 10 the
wisdom of erecting new County build
ings, and the manner of doing the work,
reasonable public will pass upon. and
their verdict will be the only vindica-
ton the County Board can get.
As for my part, l did my best, without
fear or favor, and am entirely willing
to accept the public verdict thereon,
whatever it may be.
After the County buildings comes a
long attempt to show why special
meeting was illegally called, claiming
a precedent had been made while my
brother was Chairman of the Board, at
the time of Martin Thomas defalca-
ton. Ii So happens that my brother
was not even member of the Board,
that the present Chairman was Chair
man during the whole time Martin
Thomas was Treasurer, and he made
the call. They also claim that the
error was 30 small q matter that no
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.

Agreeable to a joint resolution OF
both Houses, Monday last was the day
fixed after which no new business
would be admitted. In consequence of
this, there was a great rush of new
bills the latter part of last week.
Some of the new measures proposed
have much merit, especially one chang
ing the manner of conducting elections.
This is copied after the New York law,
which it is said works to entire salts
faction in that state. Some other i'm
portant bills are now before the legis-
lature, and it is hoped they will be
reached before the adjournment. The
present legislature appears to be fair
minded and reasonably talented body
of men, but some people have chronic
disposition to characterize every legis-
lature as body of plotters in the in
terest of corporations and spectators
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25
PLEASANT PRAIRIE.

Pleasant Prairie fun-loving people did
not fail to remember that the Lenten
season was near at hand, and according
ly duly celebrated last Friday evening
Some of our young folks started toward
the town, and others were most pleasant
ly entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Mat
Stahl, while Mr.. and Mrs. S. Crosby
threw open their doors to friends in that
vicinity. For unknown reasons the
Somers band failed to put in an appear
ance, but an amateur violinist who hap
pened to be present was duly appre'
ciated by all.
A very lively and very youthful couple
lately took up their residence in Spring
Brook-the young lady to reside at
Mr.. D. Robinson's, while the young
gentleman took up his abode with Mr..
T. Buell..
MIR. and Mrs. A. Thomey entertained
a number of friends last Tuesday even
ing. French euchre was the feature Of
the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cole have rented
their farm in Pleasant Prairie, and will
live on the Kellogg place for the coming
year.
Miss Annie Gallagher closed school
in District No. l last Friday.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25
LAKE COUNTY.

Samuel M. Erskin, aged SO years
died in Waukegan Feb. IA.
Jeanette. only child of Mr.. and Mrs
Lawrence Ferry, died at Benton Feb. IL
February 14th, Mr.. Lewis Tyrrell, oil
Antioch. and Miss Hattie NJ Kelley, OF
Waukegan, were married atthe residence
of Mrs. III. M. Curtiss.
On Feb. 2, Rev. E. B. Payne, formerly
of Lake county, was installed pastor Of
the Congregational church at Leomin-
ster, Mass.
John F. Greenleaf, son of S. S. Green
leaf, of Waukegan. died in Chicago, Fri
day, the 18th, aged Al years.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25
RANDALL.

The sleighing still continues good.
Joe Hyde. Frank Robertson, Geo. w
McKesson, John Floyd Reynolds and
Howard Vinton have gone to Madison to
see our solons in session. Wen bel
that they have a jolly time.
The dam at Genoa sustained addition
al damage last week, but the main part
of the work remains intact so far.
Uncle Philo Darling died about one
o'clock Monday morning, of paralysis
He had been ailing several months. Al
the time of his death he was the Oldest
man in town, being, we are informed
70 years past. He was also one of the
old settlers, but we don't know just when
he came to this state. Four old settlers
of the town have died within year, viz.
B. F. Gibbs, VIM. B. Brewer, Patrick
Nolan, and now Mr.. Darling.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25
EARTHQUAKES.

The latest news is of a most start
ling kind. Portions of France ard Italy
have been visited by earthquakes,
causing much loss of life and property.
and creating great alarm. Not only in
the valleys were the terrible shocks
felt, but the mountains were shaken,
rocks detached and tumbling down.
The loss of life is stated at over 300.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25
FARMERS, INSTITUTE.

1t is gratifying to state the farmers
in the interior of the county are re-
solved to do their share to make the
meeting of Farmers Institute on the
18th and 18th of March an occasion OF
interest and profit. Kenosha is a small
county, and it can hardly be expected
that so large number Of people will
be brought together as have been in
the larger counties, but the meetings
can make up in enthusiasm what they
may fall short of other counties in
numbers. The country has a right to
expect good representation from the
CITY.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25

It was noticed in the TELEGRAPH
some months ago that the Professors
Of Andover Theological Seminary had
been on trial for teaching religious
systems contrary to the creed of the
church, and that all the testimony had
been taken and submitted to the proper
tribunal. A decision has been in ex-
pectancy long W lille; so much time
has elapsed since the close of the trial
1t begins to be suspected that the mat
Ter will be allowed to pass over. In
this part Of the country the case Of the
Andover Professors has not produced
much discussion; but in the eastern
states, especially in New England, it
has been the theme of remark, not only
In the religious journals, but in the
leading newspapers. The teaching of
the Andover Professors and such of
like views passes under different names,
such as "the new departure" "the
new theology" and future proba-
tion." This latter is the most common
name, The believers of future proba-
ton hold that the millions of heathens
who die without ever having heard the
gospel, and therefore not guilty of re-
jecting an offer which they never had,
will somewhere in the future be privi-
legged with future probation. The
prosecution of the Andover Professors
do not assert that the scriptures for
bid such belief, but that it is not au-
thorized by the long accepted creed of
the church. On the other side, the be-
levers in future probation do not
claim that the doctrine is taught in the
scriptures, only inferentially, The
American Board of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions, which occupies the
largest missionary field in foreign
lands, has taken stand against send
ing missionaries to heather lands who
favor future probation. AS an exam.
pie of the class of men rejected for
mission work, a case of a recently Ii
censed young minister from Yale
Theological School at New Haven oc.
Cured last week. Rev. G. Morse, the
applicant for missionary appointment,
stated his belief as follows:
II am not prepared to affirm that all
those are lost who do not receive the
gospel in this life. do not believe
that the Bible teaches such doctrine.
AL l mean with reference to the hyoo-
thesis of future probation, is that /
do not know. Practically it affects
neither my belief nor my teachings"
The applicant for appointment was
rejected by the officers of the Board. he
being deemed unsound.
Simply as matter Of religious news,
without taking either side in this dis.
cussion, we note the statement of
we'll known writer in the Christian
Union, giving the attitude of the New
England Theological seminaries, the
sentiments of the leading clergymen in
the principal cities, from which it ap-
pears the Andover Professors have the
sympathy of strong army of talent
and learning. The statements might
be taken with greater allowance were
1t not the names Of the schools of theo.
logy, the names of Professors and of
prominent clergymen are given.
Wrong statements could easily be de.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25

The letter of Capt. Frantz, found in
this paper, will be read by all who take
an interest in the agitation in the coun'
ty growing out of the action of the
Supervisors in the appointment OF
County Treasurer. tits conceded that
Capt. Frantz has been gallant soldier
and carries with him the evidence OF
what it cost to encounter the perils OF
war. He is a straightforward man
and needs no Endorsement for integrity
and truthfulness.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25

Public sentiment in Sioux City,
where Rev. Haddock was murdered,
has undergone great changes. Six
months ago it was found difficult to
obtain jury that would find the viola
tor of the liquor law guilty. A liquor
dealer was put on trial Monday, and it
took the jury less than ten minutes to
end him guilty.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25

On Tuesday last, the 22d Of Febru'
airy, one of our legal holidays occurred,
commemorative of the birth Of Wash
ington. No particular demonstrations
were noticeable in this city. The High
School devoted the forenoon TO exer
cises suitable to the day. 1t is crafty
ing that the schools do not allow the
day to pass without tribute to the
Father of his Country" if the Older
citizens do neglect it.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25

and had failed to find one unjust
charge, Mr.. Simmons then appeared
before the Board with a petition ask
ing to disallow my claims. and also
those of the Justices of the Peace, and
| understood at the time that ne stated
to the Board that he would, in case
suit was brought against the county,
pay all costs in casa the county should
be defeated. Now, Mr.. Editor, that
meant big suit, and as I was not
President of a First National Bank,
and having had an army to feed all
winter. and my bills in the city of
Kenosha for provisions. amounting to
between fifteen hundred and two
thousand dollars that wanted to pay
and must pay; and knowing that in
case Of suit which in all probability
would take two years to decide. as it
would have gone to the Supreme
Court of this state: and to have en-
plOyed an attorney who was capable to
carry that suit through would have
cost me from thousand to twelve
hundred dollars, besides the use of the
money for two or three years; con-
cludsd it was better to compromise
with the Board, take the money, pay
my bills and avoid litigation, and, if
obliged to suffer the loss of twenty
four hundred dollars, I had rather
give it to the county of Kenosha, to be
appropriated to the building of Court
House and Jail, and thereby gain the
everlasting gratitude of the poor tax.
payers of this county. as has my friend
the Hon. 2. G. Simmons, who, as ]
have been informed, after expanding
over two thousand dollars of his own
money and six months of his valuable
time, the extent of thanks rendered
him for SO doing can be seen by re-
viewing the articles published in the
last issues of the Kenosha county pa.
pers. But. Mr.. Editor, through the in.
fuence of Mr.. 2. q. Simmons I was
compelled to suffer the loss of twenty
four hundred dollars, and, although a
Democrat still, l possess Christian
spirit, and am willing to let "bygones
be bygOnes," and shake hands across
the bloody chasm.
Very respectfully yours,
w. L. DEXTER.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

People are not agreed as to the ex.
pediency of adopting woman suffrage
those who are in favor like to keep
posted as to its progress, and those
opposed, do not object to being told of
its movements. Think well or i'll of
woman suffrage as you may. its march
is onward. We note only few of the
advances being made in different parts
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25

The first meeting of the new Wis
consin Industrial Association was held
In Racine on Monday last. Senator
Maxwell, of this county, the newly
elected President, presided at the OPEN
ing. 1t was decided that the fairs be
held alternately each year at Racine
and Kenosha, provided this county
erects good and suitable buildings. A
Board of control was chosen, of which
J. w. Rhodes, of Somers, in this coun-
ty, is one of the members. The time
for holding the fair is fixed for Aug. 20,
80, 81, and Sept. /, and 8.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25

The TELEGRAPH acknowledges the
receipt Of the second biennial report OF
the State Board Of Supervision OF Wis
consin Charitable. Reformatory and
Penal Institutions. 1t is volume OF
about 400 pages. 1t contains much
valuable information on state matters
which are yearly growing in impor'
lance. Some of the subjects treated OF
will be referred to hereafter.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY %. 1887.

How is thisP The Chinese have
sent liberal donation for the Charles
ton, s. c., earthquake sufferers. But
we are told the Chinese are barbarians
and ought to be driven out of the coun-
try. Is there 10 barbarism on this
sidef
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25

The formal opening Of the new High
School building in Milwaukee occurred
on Tuesday last, and was very proper
" made an occasion of much promi-
hence, And why should it notT
These are the peoples colleges, accessi'
BILE alike to rich and poor.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25
To THE EDITOR OF THE TELEGRAPH

TO THE EDITOR OF THE TELEGRAPH.
As some of my friends have desired
me 10 make a statement through your
paper as to my settlement with the
County Board, I have only this to
say: That my bills were made out
and sworn to in compliance with the
statutes of this state, and presented to
the County Board for their considera-
ton. After they were referred to the
proper committee, aud said committee
had worked faithfully for three days
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25

tected in a case Of this kind. Our
limits forbid detail, although no doubt
some readers might be interested in
them.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25

Parker's Tonic kept in a home is a
sentinel to keep sickness out. Used dis
creetly. it keeps the blood pure, and the
stomach, liver and kidneys in working
order. Coughs and colds vanish before
it. 1t builds up the health. No wise
mother will be without it.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25

Charles Tarbell, of Kenosha, visited
his uncle, s. E. Tarbell, last week.
Mr.. Richard Horton has been realizing
the burden of the weight of years and
has rented his farm TO Mr.. Fox, OF
Paris 1t is reported that ne, with his
daughters, will become residents of the
pleasant village of Bristol, and that his
sons, Frank and Harvey, will go to Ne
braska to grow up with the rapidly grow
ing west. Life is a constant change.
Mr.. Dan Williams went to Kenoshs
last Saturday, and when he got back to
Woodwork he had 81 mile walk
through the pouring rain.
Mr.. Petersdorf, who has been with
Mr.. James Gray some six or seven years
has engaged with 1. j. Clapp, and will
move on to his farm in April.
Superintendent Middlecamp was in
Bristol on Monday, in pursuance of his
official duties.
Fred Manly is digging well for N. G.
Parks near the new house.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-25


Martie Kingman arrived home from
his eastern tour in good health and
spirits. He says he had good visit
with the folks.
] learn that Miss Hollenbeck went
east with Mrs. w. Kingnlan.
Mr.. Frank Kittle started on Wednes.
day with Mr.. w. Kingman. They take
car load Of horses with them. Well,
we can furnish the New Workers
with some first-rate horses.
The wife of Mr.. F. Leonard is very
sick, and has been for some time.
Mr.. VIM. Kingman started to the
home of his wife's parents on Wednes-
day. He is going to see if Mrs. King
man is enjoying her visit to the scenes
of her childhood.
The 0sbornes have bad news from
their son-in-law, Mr.. Sneesby. He has
not been able to lie down in bed for six
weeks.
A number of the Methodist folks
from "over the river" attended the
Plank Road church on Sunday. And
aver that they never listened to better
gospel sermon in NJ. E. church in
their lives.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1887-09-30

AN OVATION 10 FIFTH q GIL
Ice.

General Lee was chcerel ell c'ong
Che line, and this was one OF the few
solitary exceptions 10 the aenel ii
rule OF taking the cue from Mis-
Cleveland. ne calamity raisel his
bat to her rs he.rode p.s,, and size
bowed ond c.appcd her hands ~ 3
was he sign for renewed chne inc.
Many OF tle leading oGi els, being
prooab'y personally knoan 10 Mrs
C.crcland. iece we'd a how Of recog
n-tion in p..ss'ng, and 50 did the
GoseTnors. Eat Gc.e2aor Lloyd
of Maiyland, IN black ouiS and Q
til! silk hi. rode by without once
alonc, ng at the balcony W bee sa* he
Presidents We. Governor Fc aSe.
on the contrc =, bowed himself low
in The saddle many times ard made
n grind sweep with his hat ASH tc
include The whole ho5e. in his salute
-P@j}aGeliOiG Ss,ec,c,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1887-09-30

VIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office
of Tazewell of the Circuit Court
for Tazcwell County, September "a,
1887.
George w. Reynolds, Complainant,
against
LOWS ~. Robiueit Jane Robinett,
Martis!ia Rob'nett and Yirglni.,
Robiuett, children and heirs at
law of Paris Robinett, deceased.
The object OF suite have specific
performance OF awr;tten contract
entered into on the Al st day of april.
1862, between Comolainant anu said
Paris Robinett, whereby the letter
bound himself to convey to Com.
plainans on payment OF $4,000 ail
of wbics, has been paid seventy ,T0)
acres of land lying in Tancweli coun-
ty, State of Nirsinle, OH the waters
of Indian and Middle cree.s. a;ou.
taries OF C!inch River, and being the
came premises conveyed to said
Paris Robinctt by Thomas Christian
and wife b. deed dated April s, 1851,
and recorded in said county in Deed
Book No IS, page 2GS.
Aud it appearing from sufficient
evidence On file in this office that all
the defendants are non residents of
this Commonwealth, it is ordered
that they appear here within one
month after the due publication of
this order and do what may be ncces.
sary to protect their.intcrest in this
suit; and t!at copies hereof bo pub.
lished and posted as prescribed by
law. ~ Copy rcsto,
FL. BANE HARTMAN, D. G.
A. J & S. ID. May. n q.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1887-09-30
an E.laMlNT or ECsINEsS
SUCCESS.

Newspaper advertising. truth
fully says an esteemed contempt
ray, has become all indispensable
element Of business success where
legitimate trade seeks legitimate
custom in tho varied channels of
busy life. Advertising was once
1eIfunctory matter, bringing little
re6urn TO either advertiser or pub
Usher; but the last quarter CT q
century has entirely revoiltionized
journalism, advei Using and gencr-
al business methods, and adve..Gis-
ing has become o business art. 1T
is now the chief agent ~ which a
wisely conducted business can be
made eminently successful, and the
advertising columns Of a rogres-
sive newspaper exhibit equal fre.,h-
ness and gen:ds with the news dc
partmcnt. The best talent OF bust
ness houses is now employed to
write adv ertisements; the columns
of the most widely read news a
pcrs are employed from day to day
to present them to the world, and
they are read because they are as
entertaining to the reader as they
are Instructive to the buyer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1887-09-30
PROVISION STORE.

Having purchased G. w. Doals s
entire stock OF Patent Roller Flour
we will hereafter keep constantly on
hand q full supply of the same. We
also have lot OF Western Bacon.
English Cured Shoulders. Fairbanks
Fine Leaf Lard, Corn and Corn Meal.
In fact everything that is kept in q
first class Provision Store Fresh
Beef every Tuesday and Saturday
mornings. Respectfully,
BUsToN e Son.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1887-09-30

NICE HONE FOR SALE HEAp.-A
splendid home, ,sitnate in the suburbs Of
Jeifersonville; lot contains two good
gardens. pasture for two COWS, all pe-
cessary out buildings, about 60 young
fruit trees of the finest varieties, and a
splendid spring CT never failing water.
Within SEQ yards OF two good schools.
particulars and terms by applying to
this Office.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1887-09-30


success.
AN IMPORTANT NOTICE.. ..
Hobbie q Co., Lynchburg promise
to discount any plices offered by
any house in this State or North,
South, East or West on Pianos
and Organs. This means they are
lower and will furnish instruments
at prices that cannot be duplicated
by other dealers. Try them.
Now that the rush and tumble
OF the A'air is over, r. A. Saunders
wishes to see in his store all the
Ladies' Of the town and country.
He had them specially in view end
thought of their every want when
in New York, he bought dress
goods, shoes, gloves, ribbons, trim
minss, ncck-wear, hosiery, hand
kefchicfs, &c. III these things a
nicer grade can be seen than it is
customary to bring out Of the
citiea.
Now everybody knows that Buchan-
an, Fudge & Co. had large stock nf
goods. They got a few days ago all
of Mr.. Alexandsr's goods in certain
lines. Mr. Alexander had just bought
an immense stock. Here you have a
combination of the stocks of two of
the largest houses in this whole sec
tior. Both stocks were well bought.
Now put this and that together, study
the situation, because it is business
for you to do so; and if you can solve
Tn problem in economy with any
iber answer than That this is the
place for trade you can prove that
! black is white.